Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Jesus Will Return When HE’S Ready!
Harold Camping’s false teachings cannot be ignored or swept under the rug. They need to be confronted, and Christians need to learn from recent events.
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Tempted As We Are, Yet Without Sin
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time…
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OSAMA BIN LADEN NOW IN HELL (via Joel C. Rosenberg’s Blog)
Strongly-worded title, but it needs to be said. I saw Joel’s blog while I was working on my post (see below; I published it just before I posted this). He says a number of things that I probably would have said in a more detailed analysis. I urge those who read my post to follow…
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Reflecting on the Death of Bin Laden
These are just a few random thoughts about bin Laden’s death. This is not an in-depth analysis by any means, just a few thoughts that came to mind this morning.
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Repentance: The Flip Side of Faith
Spiritually, many Christians try to walk with a faith that lacks its flip side. When I became a Christian, I was told how I could be born again if I simply believe in Jesus Christ and accept his free gift of salvation. I could simply say a quick prayer and be guaranteed eternal life. Yet,…
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Salvation Page Added
I have recently added a page to my website explaining how one can come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Japan Tsunami: A Lesson in Being Ready
Since the tsunami devastated Japan last week, the news has been at times unimaginable. The last death toll I read was around 10,000. As I am writing this blog, breaking news on Yahoo! reports that there are fears of yet another tidal wave hitting the nation. Yet another Yahoo! article reports that the tsunami had…
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Lent: A Time of Renewal
Lent is not just about fasting. It should not be a season for meaningless ritualized self-denial, but a time when we renew our dedication to Christ.
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Facebook: Fellowship or Fantasy Friendships?
A new post for my blog. Lately, I have been thinking about how the Internet relates to the Christian life: How Christians should use it in a manner consistent with our faith. Here, I address the difference between genuine relationships (“fellowship”) and online “friendships” (which can supplement a real relationship, or be a cheap substitute).
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Unceasing Devotion
First Thessalonians 5:16–18 provides some insight into how Christians can have God’s peace in hard times: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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